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[–] 100 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Remember, none of this is restricted to actual gang members.

If they can deport anyone who is a member of a Venezuelan gang to a prison camp without trial then, oops, turns out everyone they don't like is a member of a Venezuelan gang.

You can prove you're not? Too bad. That would require a trial. You don't get one of those, because we say you're a member of a Venezuelan gang.

See how this works?

ICE are Trump's sturmabteilung. If he's allowed to get away with any of this, it will not be long before he starts turning them on anyone who openly disagrees with him.

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  • [–] 19 points 2 years ago

    All they have to do is follow the law. Law says they can call anyone a terrorist or national security threat and that removes people's rights. This has been law for years. Now, Republicans are using it because they know they will not get in trouble.

    You don't have to be in a gang. They will say standing outside of a Home Depot is a lawful reason to send you to a South American gulag. Because Republicans will not get in trouble.

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  • [+] 60 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (23 children)
  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (9 children)

    I've resisted, all this time, getting a gun because I have a history of depression and I didn't want one in the house

    however, given I have the blessing of castle doctrine in my state I'm really starting to think getting one might be the smarter decision. at least I might get to go out on my own terms.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    You have to weigh the likelihood of a warrantless raid versus another bout of heavy depression.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago* (7 children)

    I'm in the middle of a bout of heavy depression right now, I just want to live long enough to outlive my close family, namely my parents. They shouldn't have to sit through my funeral.

    Being gay and neurodivergent, though, I don't think I have that long in this country. And I have no method to escape.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago

    Hey. One of my best friends was gay and had depression. He came from a very religious family and struggled with both of these things his entire life. Then he got sick and didn't seek treatment for a medical issue that was curable but fatal if untreated. He died. I think he chose not to seek treatment because it was an out that he didn't have to affirmatively choose.

    The world is a worse place without him. It’s been 3 years and I still think about him almost every day. Please find a better solution.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    It varies state by state, and sometimes by municipality.

    "According to the memo, agents can break into a home if getting a warrant is “impracticable,” and they don’t need a judge’s approval."

    Here in Oregon:

    https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_161.219

    "a person is not justified in using deadly physical force upon another person unless the person reasonably believes that the other person is:

    (1) Committing or attempting to commit a felony involving the use or threatened imminent use of physical force against a person; or

    (2) Committing or attempting to commit a burglary in a dwelling; or

    (3) Using or about to use unlawful deadly physical force against a person. [1971 c.743 §23]"

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  • [–] 24 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    "According to the memo, agents can break into a home if getting a warrant is “impracticable,” and they don’t need a judge’s approval."

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    It’s almost as if the War on Drugs was being used as a pretense to up state power for years, and now we have police-military kitted out and trained (Cop City) to slaughter protesters in the street.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago

    They WANT trouble, in as many ways as possible. That will allow him to justify imposing Martial Law, and suspend elections.

    He has a razor thin majority in Congress, with the 2016 midtetm election ahead (which is shaping up to be a bloodbath), and he can't afford to lose either chamber, which would give Dems control of investigative committees with subpoena and arrest powers.

    He wants violence, and he will be instigating it in as many ways as possible.

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    [–] [S] 54 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Just wanted to add that since ICE agents are just walking around doing shit without identifying themselves, anyone could walk into your house and rob/rape/murder you while claiming to be ICE if you resist.

    Just want to make it clear that this opens up a whole lot of home invasions.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago

    Exactly! have no warrants and don't identify themselves; they don't even have a uniform or badges. I do not care who they say they are, anyone can say they are ICE to get into my home. Do we honestly believe that people are not going to do that? Like be real, this is a flashing beacon of hope to criminals.

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  • [–] 53 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Remember when we were told that kids had to keep dying so we could be allowed to keep guns in our home in case the government decides to break down our doors one day??? Member that? Pepperidge Farms remembers.

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    [–] 51 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    This is a blatant violation of the 4th amendment, and the cure for it is the 2nd amendment.

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  • [–] 32 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Waiting for the first story of a shootout.

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  • [–] 21 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Well that'll be interesting in all of those stand your ground states.

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    [–] 20 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    This is going to go over great in a country that prides itself on unrestricted firearms for home and personal protection 🫣

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago

    Any local administrator that signs in for this, is guilty of treason. This administration is guilty, conclusively, now of treason. Why isn't it being removed? What's all this about checks and balances? Seems like the people invoking the alien enemies acts have become, themselves alien enemies.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    Do the Americans really want USA to be a fascist gestapo country?
    How exactly do the methods of Trumps regime reflect a society that values freedom?

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  • [–] [S] 14 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    MAGA's society is one where white people rule and set the laws. Right now, the target is brown people but it won't stay that way for long. East Asians will be the next cause of issues with China.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    No, white people are no safer than anyone else, they are just lower on the priority list. They'll get to us standard issue white folks eventually.

    Only the wealthy will be safe from the government, and that does not include the mere rich. If you think you are safe because you have a net worth of a few million bucks, you are deluding yourself. You are just another poor rube to the truly wealthy, and when all the profit has been wrung out of the poor, working class, and middle class, theyll go after the merely rich.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago

    ICE would get a face full of lead from my home

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    So I really dislike having guns in the home since I have young children. At this point I'm willing to consider it. I don't have a room for a massive gun safe and nor do I know what gun to get for home defense. What resources are out there to help me find a starting point?

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago

    If you are uncertain what type of gun to get for home defense, id strongly recommend taking training courses before considering. They'll help you get comfortable with one that works for you and your use cases.

    General: https://theliberalgunclub.com/

    Black resources: https://www.blackgirlsshoot.org/ https://naaga.co/

    Lgbtq resources: https://www.pinkpistols.org/ https://www.blazingsword.org/

    If you're in a city/state without resources, connect with those websites. You might be able to start your own chapter.

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    [–] 11 points 2 years ago

    The fuck they can.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Oh look, another thing that has been shot down in court that will have to be relitigated to tell them they're fucking idiots.

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    Today sounds like a great day for Congress to abolish ICE.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago*

    Anyone want to build an exploding house?

    Im not American but if someone wants this idea id love to read about it some day

    Edit: spelling

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    I wouldn't recommend it.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Do stand your ground laws still apply?

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